MA Early College Community of Practice

MASSACHUSETTS EARLY COLLEGE Community of Practice Resource Site

Massachusetts Early College provides a structured program of study and supports that increases college success and career readiness while prioritizing students historically underserved in higher education.

Pathway2Careers, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Schools and Department of Higher Education, provides technical assistance, coaching, and resources for Massachusetts Early College designees, applicants, and prospective applicants. You will find information about upcoming events, designation criteria and requirements, the application process, past event materials, Early College resources specific to the Commonwealth, and many other supportive resources and tools on this resource site.

Upcoming Events

18 Feb

Part B Designation Application Support Session

02/18/2025    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
A series of sessions will be offered to those working on the Part B Early College Designation Application. The dates are shown below. All sessions [...]
25 Feb

DESE Early College Recruitment Pep Rally (Zone 4: Southeast Region)

02/25/2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Title: DESE Early College Recruitment Pep Rally (Zone 4: Southeast Region) Event Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Event Location: TBA (Durfee/Bristol) Event Time: 10am-2pm Event Blurb: Join us for [...]
25 Feb

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

02/25/2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
27 Feb

DESE Early College Recruitment Pep Rally (Zone 2: Central Region)

02/27/2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Title: DESE Early College Recruitment Pep Rally (Zone 2: Central Region) Event Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Event Location: Worcester State University Event Time: 10am-2pm Event Blurb: Join [...]
03 Mar

Multilingual Learners in Early College Working Group

03/03/2025    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
The Massachusetts Early College Multilingual Learners Working Group aims to build on the connection and momentum gained in the previous two academic years. Through collaborative [...]
04 Mar

Students with Disabilities in Early College Working Group

The goal of SWD in EC working group is to address and explore issues related to special education within the context of MA Early College [...]
11 Mar

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

03/11/2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
19 Mar

College Advising in Early College Working Group

03/19/2025    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The College Advising Working Group is particularly important given the intersectionality of high school and college guidance that is inherent in Early College. By bringing [...]
25 Mar

Students with Disabilities in Early College Working Group

03/25/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The goal of SWD in EC working group is to address and explore issues related to special education within the context of MA Early College [...]
25 Mar

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

03/25/2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]
07 Apr

Multilingual Learners in Early College Working Group

04/07/2025    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
The Massachusetts Early College Multilingual Learners Working Group aims to build on the connection and momentum gained in the previous two academic years. Through collaborative [...]
08 Apr

Touchpoint Tuesday Meeting

04/08/2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us bi-monthly for Touchpoint Tuesday Meetings. Content in these informational meetings is intended for designated Early College Programs, although anyone is welcome to attend. [...]

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